You gave so much great information! Your input gave solid insight into how to build a good story. I especially liked structure. Your W diagram showed me very clearly how it's done.  ~ Barbara

Fall registration is open now.  A new term begins new term Thurs, Sept 17 at 11 a.m.  Click here to sign up.   

My goal is to teach concept, theme, plot, structure, character and setting AND, for you to walk away with a plan for writing a solid first & second draft.  Everyone who takes this class loves it. 
  

FALL PROGRAM OUTLINE 

Sept. 17, Class 1:  Concept & Theme 

Handouts:  Concept and Theme
                    Butler Dreamstorming

NOTE:  You must wait for handouts to download from Dropbox, then click OPEN on far right corner for PDF., or printing will not work.  

Sept. 24, Class 2:  Plot

Handouts:  Seven Basic Plots
NOTE:  You must wait for handouts to download from Dropbox, then click OPEN on far right corner for PDF., or printing will not work. 

Oct. 1, Class 3:  Structure & W  
Handouts: W & Structure (email)


Oct. 8, Class 4:  Setting and Character 
Handouts:  Booker on Character
                    Brooks on Character
                    McKee on Character

Booker on Character  Pg. 241 - 275 & Chap. 18
Brooks on Character  Pg. 61-85 & 106-115
McKee on Character  Pg. 144 - 159

Oct. 15, Class 5:  Setting/The Antagonist

Handouts (links sent via email):   McKee Chap. 14 on Antagonist
                                                         Setting Sketch Sheet
                                                         McKee on Setting and Structure

Oct. 22-Nov. 19, Class 6-10:  Advanced Concepts as applied to your personal project  & presentations.  TBA